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CAPABILITIES
The pick up distance data provided is intended to be an indication as to what the user can expect in a real world situation. As with any
nearfield device the performance over distance is heavily influenced by the RF environment.
The testing below was at the Optoelectronics factory in Boca Raton. A radius search in the FCC database shows approximately 5000 licensed
transmitters within a 5 mile radius. In particular there is a UHF paging system in a Hospital 1/4 mile away and an FM radio transmitter two
miles away. The RF floor is at approximately -50 dB. This should be a typical RF environment for testing the Xplorer. Remember though,
results can differ widely depending on the particular environment.
10 Watt UHF
Approximately 1000 feet
5 Watt UHF
Approximately 500-800 feet
1 Watt UHF
Approximately 250-350 feet
500mW UHF
Approximately 100-250 feet
50mW VHF
Approximately 50-150 feet
Some Transmitters the Xplorer Will Not Pick Up:
The Xplorer does not demodulate AM so this will exclude CB and Aircraft transmissions. Digital modulation from digital cordless phones
and digital cellular phones is also excluded. Discontinuous sources using on-off keying such as, garage door openers, radio control signals,
and keyless entry transmitters will not work with the Xplorer.
